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Brazil nut vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brazil nut and Ginger ale

  • Brazil nut is richer than Ginger ale in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3485% higher.
  • Ginger ale contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0.09% 6.8% 6% 1.4% 0% 0.91% 1.7% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65800%
Contains more IronIron +1250%
Contains more CopperCopper +9583.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +8020%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9307.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1916900%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34%
Contains more OtherOther +34100%
Contains more WaterWater +2567.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 90%
Starch: 0.25 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
22% 36% 43%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.9 g
Glucose: 3.1 g
Fructose: 3.7 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +22.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brazil nut Ginger ale
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Ginger ale Opinion
Calories 659kcal 34kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 0g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 0g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 4.24g 8.76g Ginger ale
Carbs 11.74g 8.76g Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 1mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 3mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 1mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 0.18mg Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 8.9g Brazil nut
Fiber 7.5g 0g Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.018mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 0.05mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 0mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 7mg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.013mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 0.1µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0mg Brazil nut
Folate 22µg 0µg Brazil nut
Choline 28.8mg 0mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0g Ginger ale
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg Brazil nut
Fructose 0g 3.7g Ginger ale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Ginger ale
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Brazil nut
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.134g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/nutrients
  2. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.